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Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, New York · Public community college
Address: 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 · Phone: (518) 697-6400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Columbia-Greene Community College is a public trade and career school in Hudson, New York, offering construction trades, auto mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Columbia-Greene Community College has a 46.3% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $12,000 and earning a median of $44,441 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Columbia-Greene Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 26.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $34,320 | $55,930 | $79,420 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,470 | $54,120 | $73,320 |
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Columbia-Greene Community College is a public community college in Hudson, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight from the New York State Board of Regents. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's trade and career training is concentrated in three program families: construction trades programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs, with construction trades programs being the largest by completions.
Federal data show a completion rate of 46.3%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $44,441. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the roughly 876 undergraduate students come from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, located in a fringe rural area, may suit students seeking hands-on training in construction, automotive repair, or medical assisting close to home. Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students weighing a career change should contact the school directly to ask about schedules and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Columbia-Greene Community College offers construction trades programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs. Construction trades is the largest by completions, with 11 completers, followed by auto mechanic schools with 6 and medical assistant programs with 3.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the New York State Board of Regents.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 46.3%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $12,000, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $44,441, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (518) 697-6400 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level financial aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190169.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers hands-on programs in construction trades, auto mechanics, and medical assisting in a fringe rural setting, but specific scheduling details for adult or career-changer students are not reported in federal data. Contact the school to ask about flexible scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Columbia-Greene Community College at (518) 697-6400 or visit https://www.sunycgcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.